Waukau, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Green Lake County County

1.3 /5.0
F Poor
332 Population 239/sq mi density
$166,800 Home Value $274,873 Zillow
46°F Avg Temperature
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Overall
1.3 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Waukau experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.6 inches. The area receives 37.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-8°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average46.3°F
14% below US avg
January Average19°F (-8°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation830 ft (253 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²)
Population Density239/sq mi
Coordinates43.9845°N, 88.7721°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyGreen Lake County County
Nearest AirportWittman Regional (OSH)
9 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.6"
19% below US avg
Snowfall 37.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.65"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.83"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score58.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability86.1 / 100
Community Resilience77.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Tornado History

492 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 28 fatalities, 408 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 18, 1996 EF5 34 km 0
Jul 5, 1994 EF4 83 km 0
Apr 27, 1984 EF4 11 km 1
Apr 4, 1981 EF4 77 km 3
Apr 21, 1974 EF4 27 km 0
Aug 22, 1964 EF4 96 km 0
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 17 km 7
Sep 26, 1951 EF4 69 km 1
Sep 26, 1951 EF4 57 km 6
Jun 23, 2004 EF3 36 km 0
Jun 23, 2004 EF3 38 km 1
Aug 27, 1994 EF3 93 km 2
Aug 29, 1992 EF3 61 km 1
Jun 8, 1984 EF3 70 km 0
Apr 27, 1984 EF3 62 km 0
Jun 5, 1980 EF3 95 km 0
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 58 km 0
Jun 5, 1977 EF3 19 km 0
Jun 4, 1975 EF3 92 km 0
Apr 21, 1974 EF3 54 km 2
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

7 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: COTTONVILLE INCIDENT (3,466 ac, 2005).

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 COTTONVILLE INCIDENT 3,466 79 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,524 53 km
2010 RX BURN 1,236 53 km
1994 SOMMERS 938 47 km
1988 PEACHY RD 812 50 km
2006 UNNAMED 612 45 km
2007 TOWER RD 2 592 50 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-8°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 22°F (-6°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 33°F (0°C) 1.7 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.9 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.6 in
June 67°F (20°C) 4.7 in Wettest
July 71°F (22°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 3.2 in
September 62°F (17°C) 3.0 in
October 49°F (10°C) 2.8 in
November 36°F (2°C) 1.8 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 1.3 in

Waukau has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 19°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (0.8").

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